Weekly accountability and reflection
cbreck848
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I’m doing this for myself, but if anyone sees this and wants to do the same, go for it. I have gained 15-20 pounds over the last 2 years and can’t seem to get it off. I have had success with in person communities, but that is no longer an option, so I’m going to supplement here. I’m going to update each week on Sundays for myself.
Starting weight: 145.6
Goal weight: 128
7/21: 145.6
Starting weight: 145.6
Goal weight: 128
7/21: 145.6
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Hey! Im in a very similar boat. I'll do the same! I've been feeling like I want to lose it, but when it comes down to the nitty gritty I'm not super motivated, because I'm at a "passable" weight. But the extra 10/15 pounds right now just feels crappy. Here if you need any support!
I'll update on Sundays with you. But will start today.
Starting weight: 141.5
Goal weight: 130 (ideally 125 but going to start with 130 and see how I feel)
Tuesday July 23: 141.51 -
I’ll chime in too. I gained about 10-12 lbs Jan thru March this year and it has been slow coming off. I’ve been tracking my weight daily for the past week and it fluctuates between 149 to 153 this morning. I’d like to get down to a range of 139 to 143.
Starting weight: 153
Goal: 1394 -
Hey all,
Tried to be more conscious this week. Worked out a bit more, ate better etc. But last night was not great, didn't eat super well. Aiming for more consistency this week!
Sunday July 28th: 141.00 (down .5)1 -
145.8. Up .2.
I started out strong. Did 3-4 workouts, tracked my food, stepped on the scale midweek and it was up, got mad and frustrated so I went off the rails for the rest of the week. Stopped tracking, ate junk…kind of a general f it all attitude. I’ve done that before. So my reflection is PATIENCE.
I put pressure on myself to lose weight quickly and by certain dates and it backfires. I normally lose weight fairly easily if I’m conscientious and consistent. I’ve been trying to lose this for over two years now and it either stays the same or keeps going up. So frustrating. No big surprise about this particular week but I need to give myself space and time to become consistent and because I’m now 47, I guess things take longer than when I was 27.
I remain determined to feel strong and comfortable in my body again. But I need a more balanced and patient mindset while I do it.5 -
Totally get that. Definitely give yourself the time, and not be super hard on yourself. Every day is a new day, and the getting frustrated and going off the rails thing is so relatable ! My original weight last Sunday was up cause I did that. Now working back down again. We got this!! If you need to check in here more often than once a week that can help too.
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Had an up/down week myself. A lot of stress at work this week. I work at home so on those weeks I find myself snacking through the day rather than eating meals. Even though I work from home, I always pack a salad for lunch to have it ready but then forego that for peanut butter. 😡
I am in the middle of my range at 151.2 but not making any traction on losing.1 -
145.0. Down .8 this week.
I will continue to be consistent. I normally try to be super intense (which always backfires) so consistency is key (at least 80% if the time).
Something I’m noticing about myself is that I’m very hard on myself and also impatient with the process. I’ll do things like scroll through old pictures of myself from 3 years ago when I was much smaller and more in shape and then judge and berate myself for not being like that anymore. What a *kitten* way to treat myself. So I’m going to stop that now. It doesn’t help, it only creates shame. And shame does not create forward motion. I can’t go backwards, just forwards from here.
When I got sober over 3 years ago I didn’t focus on forever. It was just one decision, one moment, one day at a time. And eventually like a series of lightbulbs, it all connected together and lit up. It will be the same here.
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Yes, one day at a time. Congrats on getting sober! Weight loss is also difficult because we see it fluctuate so often, my mantra is “Trust the process”. If we are doing the right things, then it will happen. If we find we aren’t doing the right things (most of the time) then it’s time to drill down our diet strategy process and consider if we need a new strategy, perhaps the system we are using isn’t one that fits our style, our personality.
When you look at your old pictures, turn that self-talk around, if you did it once, you can do it again.
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I am in the same boat as you. Feeling just awful being 30 pounds overweight. I haven't felt motivated at all recently, but am determined to get back at it and be consistent. Consistent with my weighing and food logging, getting up and work out. I am posting to keep myself accountable. Weekends are my downfall as well. I will post at least every Monday to make the habit stick.
CW: 189.5
GW: 160 -165 range3 -
I'm away on a work trip right now for the week, and have no scale. But I'm not drinking and going for a run daily, hoping this will get my in the right direction! We will see when I'm back this weekend.2
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Up again this week, 152.5. I’m getting ready to go on a business trip next week, but once I return I need to look at some of my habits. Weekends tend to be better for me since I’m more active, during the week I’m tied to my desk, sitting all day. I do work out each morning, lifting weights and a 2 mile walk but that’s it.
Current weight: 152.5
Goal weight: 140
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143.8 (down 1.2)
Couple of things I’m noticing. It’s small decisions that help me. Big sweeping intense goals feel good in the moment but the intense ups have intense downs. It’s too much added pressure. But you know what I can do? When my kids want to go get slushies on a hot day I get a Diet Pepsi instead. When I feel the urge to late night binge, I see if my stomach is actually hungry (it’s usually not). But if I feel compelled, I eat cherries or frozen grapes instead of cheese or peanut butter. It’s more the not getting resentful about not getting to do something. Hard to explain.
There is a part of me that wants a giant instagram transformation. But maybe the way to get there is a series of tiny choices in a given moment that add up.4 -
Wow, I'm right there as well.
Gained 20# in the past year, lost some, gained some, complete yo-yo trend now. I feel miserable about my lack of control. And someone mentioned peanut butter. Eeks, that has been the worst for me. 
And those calories mount up fast.
I have a doctor's appointment Sept. 23rd so I'm hoping I can lose a few pounds before then and feel more motivated.
Today's my first day back to more mindful and careful eating, logging foods, participating in these forums. Cutting down sugar and fat, eating more veggies/fruits/chicken
Good luck everyone!! Keep up the forward momentum and strong spirit!2 -
I’ve also gained above my maintenance and didn’t lose it this year as I had thought I would/could. I just kept loving eating the ice cream and candy that came my way, uninvited.
133#. Goal is 127#. Was at 136 but started to lose once I started logging again. Sure it’s just water weight.2 -
Hello!!
I can relate! I'm 5'2 and 145 pounds. I've gained 10 pounds in the last 10 months. Since my late 20s I've always had 15 pounds that I just couldn't lose. I've always been moderately active. Love dancing and going for walks but lately I've been procrastinating exercising and I've always had a hard time controlling snacking throughout the day.
CW: 145
GW: 1252 -
Okay weighed myself for the first time in a week, 141.7. So maintaining this for now. Aiming for 1 or 2 pounds lighter within the next 2 weeks!2
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142.2. Yippee! Down a total of 3.4 so far.
Really trying to focus on small changes and choices so I don’t overwhelm myself.
This past week I’m trying to practice pausing and checking in with my body to see if I’m actually hungry. I think it’s helped a lot.4 -
Im gonna join in here. I keep trying and failing. And have about 50lb to lose. Ive done this before. In 2018 i went from 197 to 138. I was feeling good and maintained till about 2020. Just fell of the healthy wagon completely during lockdown. Without my regular routine it just fell apart and i slowly gained all my weight back and a week ago.i started my weightloss journey again. At 193. Ugh. Today i was 191.2. So yay! I need somewhere to post like this. I tried a daily thread a few months ago but that was too much and i ended up quiting.
For me just kot eating cheetos and cheezits out of the vending machine at work and taking healthy lunch instead of going out for fast food has been all i needed. I need to add in some walking soon. But for now im trying to.stick to not eating so much junk4 -
142.2. Yippee! Down a total of 3.4 so far.
Really trying to focus on small changes and choices so I don’t overwhelm myself.
This past week I’m trying to practice pausing and checking in with my body to see if I’m actually hungry. I think it’s helped a lot.
You got this. You've realized the most important thing... it's the small changes we make to our lifestyle (ie the diet soda rather than the slushie) that are what create true, long term weight loss and maintenence.2 -
TheRusticRebel wrote: »Im gonna join in here. I keep trying and failing. And have about 50lb to lose. Ive done this before. In 2018 i went from 197 to 138. I was feeling good and maintained till about 2020. Just fell of the healthy wagon completely during lockdown. Without my regular routine it just fell apart and i slowly gained all my weight back and a week ago.i started my weightloss journey again. At 193. Ugh. Today i was 191.2. So yay! I need somewhere to post like this. I tried a daily thread a few months ago but that was too much and i ended up quiting.
For me just kot eating cheetos and cheezits out of the vending machine at work and taking healthy lunch instead of going out for fast food has been all i needed. I need to add in some walking soon. But for now im trying to.stick to not eating so much junk
😂 that's what I did... I used to bring a family size bag of cheetos into work and plow through it throughout the day. Then, I decided "ok, no more bags of cheetos at work". It made a big difference.2 -
sollyn23l2 wrote: »TheRusticRebel wrote: »Im gonna join in here. I keep trying and failing. And have about 50lb to lose. Ive done this before. In 2018 i went from 197 to 138. I was feeling good and maintained till about 2020. Just fell of the healthy wagon completely during lockdown. Without my regular routine it just fell apart and i slowly gained all my weight back and a week ago.i started my weightloss journey again. At 193. Ugh. Today i was 191.2. So yay! I need somewhere to post like this. I tried a daily thread a few months ago but that was too much and i ended up quiting.
For me just kot eating cheetos and cheezits out of the vending machine at work and taking healthy lunch instead of going out for fast food has been all i needed. I need to add in some walking soon. But for now im trying to.stick to not eating so much junk
😂 that's what I did... I used to bring a family size bag of cheetos into work and plow through it throughout the day. Then, I decided "ok, no more bags of cheetos at work". It made a big difference.
Its amazing right? And also not eating 1k calories worth of fast food at lunch lol.1 -
145.2 Up 3 pounds.
I wasn’t going to post but I’m going to be honest with myself.
Yesterday it wasn’t as high but here we are.
I know exactly why. It’s not surprising to me at all.
1. Major work stress with the school year starting.
2. Not prioritizing myself on my to do lists at all because it felt like there was too much to do.
3. Binging on crap to reward myself or to have a f it all attitude about work coming.
4. Not drinking my 2 water bottles a day.
5. Not planning on vegetables, just making foods I thought my kids would eat (which involved a lot of cheese).
6. Having a lot of trouble sleeping (which raises my cortisol levels and also makes me crave carbs/fat/sugar and have less energy and motivation to exercise)
So there it is. Not surprising. What I say to myself right now holds a lot of power though.
There is no time limit. This may take some time. Quitting won’t speed it up. I see the choices that I made and the effect it had on my body and health. And that means I can choose differently today and moving forward.
I choose to prioritize my health and energy this school year. Life will always be stressful. It’s okay that it’s on an uptick right now. But I will not be the sacrificial lamb anymore. Start small. Start easy. Walks, water, more veggies. This is the way.3 -
145.2 Up 3 pounds.
I wasn’t going to post but I’m going to be honest with myself.
Yesterday it wasn’t as high but here we are.
I know exactly why. It’s not surprising to me at all.
1. Major work stress with the school year starting.
2. Not prioritizing myself on my to do lists at all because it felt like there was too much to do.
3. Binging on crap to reward myself or to have a f it all attitude about work coming.
4. Not drinking my 2 water bottles a day.
5. Not planning on vegetables, just making foods I thought my kids would eat (which involved a lot of cheese).
6. Having a lot of trouble sleeping (which raises my cortisol levels and also makes me crave carbs/fat/sugar and have less energy and motivation to exercise)
So there it is. Not surprising. What I say to myself right now holds a lot of power though.
There is no time limit. This may take some time. Quitting won’t speed it up. I see the choices that I made and the effect it had on my body and health. And that means I can choose differently today and moving forward.
I choose to prioritize my health and energy this school year. Life will always be stressful. It’s okay that it’s on an uptick right now. But I will not be the sacrificial lamb anymore. Start small. Start easy. Walks, water, more veggies. This is the way.
Stress is no joke. Its so easy to.get derailed. All i can say is hang in there. 💪1 -
Last week: 191.2
This week: 187.8
Down 3.4lbs!
Ive been very mindful of my eating. Ive cut out many processed foods. Prioritizing protein and instead of snacking I get out my yarn projects and knit or crochet on a WIP. Its helped a ton. And because im making sure to get my 100g protein daily i dont feel starved.
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Hello everyone. Gonna chime in myself. I have about 100 more lbs left. It’s hard to exercise but I found that swimming is a great way to get it done. Been going all summer. And let me tell you. It’s working. I’m not dropping lbs as fast as I’d like to but my muscle tone has drastically increased and my tummy is flattering out. I’ve been doing outdoor pool but now I’m joining a gym with a pool. I have a lot of metal in my body which makes it difficult to exercise but I can actually do some since I began swimming. Good luck everyone with continued weight loss4
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143.8 down 1.4. I averaged 13,000 steps a day teaching WITHOUT any official exercising. No wonder I’m tired!
But I did better job of not emotionally eating this week. So I’m very proud of that.
I’m going to focus on all of my water this week and getting sleep.1 -
Hello everyone. I’m posting for the first time. Like many others in this thread I’m finding myself in a situation where for the last several (ten?) years, my weight has fluctuated up and down about 20-30 pounds. Much of this I attributed to two pregnancies during that time, and I did get all but like 5 pounds of the weight off after, both times. But my weight started eeking upwards in about 2018; in 2019 I was able to lose 25 pounds on my own, mostly though “diet” (calorie restriction) and exercise. During the pandemic I gained significantly as well. By the end of 2021 I was back in the same boat and lost 25-30 pounds, again, by summer 2022. Now, I’m back at square one. And I’m sick of this rollercoaster. I want off the ride. I want to find and make a lifestyle change that is sustainable.
Mostly the only reason I have had success in losing weight in the past is because I eat less than my recommended calories. I have tried low carb, or protein rich diets which are supposed to keep me fuller for longer, and they just make me gain weight. I am now trying to eat lean protein, fruit, and vegetables, and limit dairy and carbs. I’m not perfect with diet, obviously, or I wouldn’t be in this boat to begin with. In spite of best efforts it seems like the scale keeps moving up and I’m very frustrated. Is it because of my age that I just can’t get the weight off? (I will be 40 next week.) Is there something metabolically wrong? I’m told no. But I’m just here spinning my wheels..
Exercise - I’m trying to figure that out. My go to’s are cardio like running and cycling. I have signed up for a 5k turkey trot on thanksgiving to try to motivate myself over the next few months.
I don’t want or expect to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight. That ship has sailed. I would just like to be able to get dressed everyday without having a menty b.
CW: 162 (at last check, 2 days ago)
GW: 135-140
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4rnvqs5dwd wrote: »Hello everyone. Gonna chime in myself. I have about 100 more lbs left. It’s hard to exercise but I found that swimming is a great way to get it done. Been going all summer. And let me tell you. It’s working. I’m not dropping lbs as fast as I’d like to but my muscle tone has drastically increased and my tummy is flattering out. I’ve been doing outdoor pool but now I’m joining a gym with a pool. I have a lot of metal in my body which makes it difficult to exercise but I can actually do some since I began swimming. Good luck everyone with continued weight loss
Swimming is a great way to excersize. Its good you found something that will work for you. You didn't just give up.0 -
Hello everyone. I’m posting for the first time. Like many others in this thread I’m finding myself in a situation where for the last several (ten?) years, my weight has fluctuated up and down about 20-30 pounds. Much of this I attributed to two pregnancies during that time, and I did get all but like 5 pounds of the weight off after, both times. But my weight started eeking upwards in about 2018; in 2019 I was able to lose 25 pounds on my own, mostly though “diet” (calorie restriction) and exercise. During the pandemic I gained significantly as well. By the end of 2021 I was back in the same boat and lost 25-30 pounds, again, by summer 2022. Now, I’m back at square one. And I’m sick of this rollercoaster. I want off the ride. I want to find and make a lifestyle change that is sustainable.
Mostly the only reason I have had success in losing weight in the past is because I eat less than my recommended calories. I have tried low carb, or protein rich diets which are supposed to keep me fuller for longer, and they just make me gain weight. I am now trying to eat lean protein, fruit, and vegetables, and limit dairy and carbs. I’m not perfect with diet, obviously, or I wouldn’t be in this boat to begin with. In spite of best efforts it seems like the scale keeps moving up and I’m very frustrated. Is it because of my age that I just can’t get the weight off? (I will be 40 next week.) Is there something metabolically wrong? I’m told no. But I’m just here spinning my wheels..
Exercise - I’m trying to figure that out. My go to’s are cardio like running and cycling. I have signed up for a 5k turkey trot on thanksgiving to try to motivate myself over the next few months.
I don’t want or expect to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight. That ship has sailed. I would just like to be able to get dressed everyday without having a menty b.
CW: 162 (at last check, 2 days ago)
GW: 135-140
You got this! Baby steps.3
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